NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 11 April
Meeting: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FEATURE MEETING (FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FEATURE MEETING)
Last updated 11/04/2025 at 17:51 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
MAGNESS BENROW SIRES' STAKES FILLIES SEMI-FINAL (MOB PACE)
$50,000, 3YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. As a direct entrant into the Magness Benrow 3YO Fillies Sires Stakes Final, via the 2024 2YO Sires Stakes Final win, Captain's Mistress will draw the Least Preferential Barrier for this race.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race |
- Breeding:
- 3 br f Bettor's Delight-Tyron's Falcon Ella(by Falcon Seelster) [Always B Tyron 6m(Always B Miki), Jay Tee Tyron 9g(Bettor's Delight), Tyron Terranova 8g(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- A D Neumann, I M Neumann, Mrs J A Neumann, Mrs C M Neumann
- Breeder:
- A D Neumann, I M Neumann, Mrs J A Neumann, Mrs C M Neumann
- Comment:
- Hauled in late last week but will keep getting fitter with racing. Key player.
Starts
5
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$27,348
Winning Stakes
$16,500
Win Dividend
$0.84
Place Dividend
$1.54
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 2 | 3 | Distance | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 5 | 2 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts
J R Dunn
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R49 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1/2
Malakai
MR:1-57.0
56.2
0.6L
Gate spd,ld 1850,kickd,nabbd 30
J R Dunn
309 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Shakira
MR:1-57.4
56.5
1.3L
3-4bk inr,off tn,held up,weavd well
QUEEN TYRON - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
J R Dunn
R50 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-58.9
56.3
R Harrison
R52 to R68 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Hadron Collider
MR:2-02.9
57.0
J R Dunn
13 days
3rd up
Fillies, with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1/1
Gone Surfin
MR:1-59.1
56.7
Gate spd,ld 1800,kickd,held well
B Orange
14 days
2nd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/2
Captains Mistress
MR:1-57.6
58.8
2.5L
1x1,3bk otr,chkd 850,3wd,gritty
QUEEN TYRON - hampered near the 850m. Raced wide from the 700m.
B Orange
1st up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Joyride(AUS)
MR:1-58.6
58.0
Gate spd,trld,thru,comfy up inr
R Harrison
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
Absolute Babe
MR:2-04.2
58.1
T Williams
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Gone Surfin
MR:2-14.0
59.5
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Captain Crunch-Pemberton Shard(by Christian Cullen) [Mayson Shard 5m(Bettor's Delight), Moet Shard 6m(Bettor's Delight), Vanquish Stride 7h(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- R J Crossen, Mrs M J Mowbray, B K Mowbray
- Breeder:
- Mrs D E Smith, C M Smith
- Comment:
- Lived up to her name with massive win last week. Interesting prospect here.
Starts
5
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$13,154
Winning Stakes
$8,800
Win Dividend
$9.38
Place Dividend
$1.50
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 5 | 1 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 04/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (9) neck 2-28.6 |
Race Starts
M Williamson
121 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8/7
Elektra King
MR:2-00.7
58.4
5bk otr,3wd,rough,postd,parkd,huge
IMPRESSIVE SHARD - raced 3 wide without cover from the 1300m until reaching the parked position near the 600m.
J R Dunn
NON-WINNERS MR43 to MR49 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Passchendaele
MR:2-09.9
58.0
S Tomlinson
NON-WINNERS MR46 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
Stylish Lustre
MR:2-07.1
58.7
M Williamson
26 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/9
One For Jay
MR:1-59.3
60.5
31L
Eased,4-5bk inr,green,no threat
IMPRESSIVE SHARD - weakened final bend.
J Cox
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Newbiemains Arden
MR:2-04.8
57.8
M Williamson
28 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9/9
Sacetas
MR:1-58.1
57.8
79L
Rough,green,detachd,brk,distant
IMPRESSIVE SHARD - hung inwards shortly after the start and lost contact with the field despite the efforts of driver M Williamson losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
S Tomlinson
36 days
2nd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
13/13
Winelight
MR:1-56.5
56.3
188L
Eased,green,brk 1850,distanced
IMPRESSIVE SHARD - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
N Williamson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6/6
Feta Go Fernco
MR:2-00.2
59.4
8.7L
Last,followd 1x1,angld trn,fair
S Thornley
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
Arden Seascape
MR:2-04.1
59.7
J Cox
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
Fear The Pain
MR:2-03.6
60.0
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Bettor's Delight-Nakuru(by Mach Three)
- Owner:
- C J Crosse
- Breeder:
- P I Renwick, Mrs P M Renwick
- Comment:
- Not far away at Rangiora, but takes on some quality fillies here. First4s.
Starts
8
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$12,153
Winning Stakes
$6,875
Win Dividend
$0.36
Place Dividend
$1.48
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 3 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 8 | 1 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 8 | 1 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/24 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 3/4 length 2-32.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Morrison
9 days
8th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9/8
Crunch Time
MR:2-00.7
60.5
0.7L
8th otr,4-bk,wd 750,loomed,game bid
S Ottley
16 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/7
Renaldo
MR:1-58.3
57.7
6.3L
Wd,4bk otr,3wd 700,brief look,good
NASANA - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 900m.
J Cox
27 days
6th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8/8
Delightful Peg
MR:1-56.7
56.1
15L
Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,fadd away
B Orange
11 days
5th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
1/1
Lonnekers
MR:2-02.8
62.1
1.4L
Soon ld,no peace,mastered 150m,fght
J Cox
28 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Slow
4/6
Kirkman
MR:2-08.4
62.1
5L
Wd cvr,up prkd 1500,outfinished
NASANA - raced wide early.
B Orange
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1/1
Alwaysbetrevy
MR:2-03.0
59.4
Ld-3bk inr,prkd 850,up,bravest mid
B Orange
18 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/5
Caught The Eye
MR:1-54.9
56.6
3.5L
Gate spd,ld,trld 950,thru,gritty
J Cox
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11/12
One For Jay
MR:1-59.3
60.5
9.3L
3wd,prkd 1200,1x1 900,4th tn,fdd
NASANA - raced wide early.
G Payne
NON-WINNERS MR41 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Caught The Eye
MR:2-05.2
57.5
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Vincent(AUS)-Falcon Reactor(by Auckland Reactor)
- Owner:
- J P Rennie
- Breeder:
- J P Rennie
- Comment:
- Bombed them at huge odds 21 Mar. Can mix her form though. Upset claims.
Starts
14
Wins
3
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$34,378
Winning Stakes
$24,475
Win Dividend
$3.01
Place Dividend
$1.06
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 3 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 7 | 2 | 0 | Distance | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 14 | 3 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 14 | 3 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
W House
42 days
11th up
3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11/11
Quinn
MR:1-58.8
59.3
3bk ot,4bk 1000,wd cvr,flew,just
W House
14 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Beside Me
MR:1-57.5
55.5
11L
Soon 1x1,off tn,no threat mid
W House
10 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Kairaki Delight
MR:1-57.5
58.8
Ld-3bk inr,off,ld 950,kckd,held on
W House
13 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/6
Krystal Delight
MR:1-56.7
57.0
2.3L
4bk otr,wd cvr tn,wdst 200,handy
W House
10 days
7th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
7/7
Caught The Eye
MR:2-00.9
58.4
9.8L
6th,prkd 1400,cght there,fght,fdd
VINCENT REACTRESS - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
W House
23 days
6th up
2YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9/9
Katherine
MR:1-54.1
57.2
3.4L
3wd,prkd,1x1 800,3bk tn,good inr
W House
10 days
5th up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11/11
Stella Rouge
MR:1-57.3
58.2
56L
Eased,5bk inr,chkd 900,detachd
VINCENT REACTRESS - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m and broke losing all chance.
W House
15 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
1/1
Million Dollar Chic
MR:2-00.9
59.7
Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,powerful
VINCENT REACTRESS - lay out under pressure early in the run home but was immediately corrected by Driver W House.
W House
32 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
3/3
Doo You Want Me
MR:1-59.3
57.4
1.5L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Bettor's Delight-Ideal Reality(by American Ideal) [Ultimate Missile 6g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Miss D L Harrison, J P Mathers
- Breeder:
- Mrs K J Walsh, G P Walsh
- Comment:
- Honest attempts since winning on debut here in February. Minor prizes likely.
Starts
4
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$10,335
Winning Stakes
$8,800
Win Dividend
$0.45
Place Dividend
$0.38
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 4 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 1 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 02/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-26.2 |
Race Starts
R Butt
9 days
4th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/4
Crunch Time
MR:2-00.7
60.5
6.1L
Wd,ld,trld 1400,held up,off,steady
ELUSIVE DREAMS - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Held up early in the run home. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 100m.
R Butt
16 days
3rd up
3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/6
Vincent Reactress
MR:1-58.8
59.3
2.1L
3-4bk inr,off tn,smart,no gaps 100
R Butt
13 days
2nd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/3
Delightful Peg
MR:1-56.7
56.1
12L
Wide,parkd,led,joind,fadd str
ELUSIVE DREAMS - raced wide early. Paced roughly near the 1500m having to be steadied momentarily.
R Butt
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Jena
MR:1-58.8
57.5
3wd,5th,up,ld 1200,held on best
R Butt
NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Arinitti
MR:2-03.1
57.8
R Butt
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Captain Joan
MR:2-03.8
58.6
R Butt
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Crusher Lou
MR:2-09.6
59.1
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Captaintreacherous-Gold Elite(by Bettor's Delight) [Always B Elite 4g(Always B Miki), Charlie Brown 5g(Art Major), Commander Cathy 7m(Captaintreacherous), Wheres The Gold 6g(Somebeachsomewhere), Woman In Gold 8m(Art Major)]
- Owner:
- McKerrow Bloodstock Limited
- Breeder:
- McKerrow Bloodstock Limited
- Comment:
- 2nd to a smart mare at trials since stylish win here 21 Mar. Right in the fight.
Starts
7
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$41,650
Winning Stakes
$32,325
Win Dividend
$5.56
Place Dividend
$1.79
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 3 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 2 | 2 | Distance | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 7 | 3 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 7 | 3 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
O Thornley
R49 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Treacherous Baby
MR:2-02.2
56.3
B Orange
112 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 to R56 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
I'm Rockin
MR:1-57.7
59.5
Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,kickd,easy
GENERAL JEN - over-raced middle stages.
O Thornley
R38 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
A Better Jackalack
MR:2-01.8
56.9
R Butt
32 days
4th up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/5
Stella Rouge
MR:1-57.3
58.2
12L
3wd,prkd,1x1,flat 400,battled
ALLETS - checked by a breaking runner near the 900m. Awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of GENERAL JEN near the 350m and shifted inwards simultaneously to ARAFURA attempting a run to the inside resulting in ARAFURA racing in restricted room. Stewards questioned drivers J Dunn (ALLETS) and C Ferguson (ARAFURA) regarding this incident and after viewing the films Stewards were satisfied no one driver was at fault and took the matter no further.
R Butt
25 days
3rd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/7
Captains Mistress
MR:1-53.1
57.0
Gate spd,ld,trld 1150,did best inr
R Butt
13 days
2nd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
8/7
Stella Rouge
MR:1-56.3
58.0
5.8L
5-4bk otr,wd,prkd 450,fght,fdd
C Ferguson
166 days
1st up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/5
Winelight
MR:1-55.4
57.6
0.6L
4bk inr,5bk 900,held up,smart 100
R Butt
NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Stella Rouge
MR:2-03.3
56.7
R Butt
2YO R48 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Malakai
MR:2-02.1
57.4
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Captaintreacherous-Imaginary Bet(by Bettor's Delight) [Cullens Bet 9m(Christian Cullen), Durrant 7g(Art Major), Gemma Mac 8m(Art Major), Magician 4g(Captaintreacherous), Merlin 5h(Art Major)]
- Owner:
- Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd
- Breeder:
- Taffy Limited
- Comment:
- Outstanding filly returning. Has earned her wide draw here but has the talent.
Starts
8
Wins
4
Seconds
4
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$209,515
Winning Stakes
$182,040
Win Dividend
$1.60
Place Dividend
$1.36
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 4 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Mobile | 8 | 4 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 8 | 4 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
N Williamson
Up to & including R66 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Judaque
MR:2-06.1
59.2
N Williamson
Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Beach Day
MR:2-01.5
57.3
N Williamson
21 days
5th up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Spicey Crunch
MR:1-57.7
58.5
0.3L
Left parkd,denied lead bell,game bd
N Williamson
14 days
4th up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Stella Rouge
MR:1-57.3
58.2
2.7L
5bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,gritty fght
CAPTAINS MISTRESS - the sulky seat shifted in the run home unbalancing driver N Williamson and causing him difficulty over the concluding stages.
N Williamson
18 days
3rd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/1
Stella Rouge
MR:1-57.8
59.6
3bk otr-1x1,3wd 400,kept coming
CAPTAINS MISTRESS - driver N Williamson was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture. Mr Williamson admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Williamson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 17 November up to and including 27 November 2024 (5 days) and imposed a fine of $600.
N Williamson
18 days
2nd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/1
General Jen
MR:1-53.1
57.0
0.2L
Trld-3bk inr,held up,angld,smart
N Williamson
153 days
1st up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Flying Bird
MR:1-59.7
57.5
5th,1x1 800,green trn,way too gd
CAPTAINS MISTRESS - driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
N Williamson
R42 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
Miraculous
MR:2-02.7
57.2
N Williamson
R47 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Itoje
MR:2-09.4
61.8